Story County authorities have arrested a woman they believe shot her uncle in the ankle Monday afternoon.

Officials say 33-year-old Candace Mosley wounded her 66-year-old uncle, Dwight Carpenter Jr., with a blast from a 410 shotgun at his rural home outside Maxwell. Police say she then fled on a motorcycle.

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Carpenter was taken to Methodist Hospital in Des Moines for treatment. His condition is unknown at this time.

Story County inmate records show Mosley was arrested overnight and is charged with Willful Injury - Felony Assault. Story County deputies said Tuesday that Mosley is now charged with attempted murder.